Joel Carrigan and his girlfriend, Erica, are excited about starting their graduating year at Tekla Senior High. The long hot summer is drawing to a close, and their plans for a promising future together are on track, but their carefully laid plans are about to be disrupted by a dark and seductive force neither one of them anticipated. And that force is named Ethan Cooke. His gothic persona, covered in tattoos, piercings, and reckless abandon set Joel's heart racing, but not out of fear. Content Information: This book contains graphic depictions of male/male sexual practices, graphic language and other content that some readers may find objectionable, including recreational drug use, pronounced tobacco and alcohol use, mild BDSM, and infidelity.
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Leigh Jarrett (she/he) is a queer, gender-fluid author based in Victoria, British Columbia. They write MM+ contemporary romance, blending heartwarming happily-ever-afters with emotionally intense stories that explore trauma, identity, and healing.
Leigh's work often features underrepresented characters, including autistic and older protagonists, and focuses on themes of found family, resilience, and authentic queer love.
Their popular Salish Sea Society series is set on Canada's rugged west coast and showcases inclusive, deeply human connections.
With over a decade of indie publishing experience and more than two dozen titles to their name, Leigh is committed to telling meaningful, diverse stories that reflect the richness of the LGBTQ2IA+ experience.
They also write fantasy and paranormal MM+ romance under the pen name JT Fader.
Outside of writing, Leigh enjoys exploring Vancouver Island with their wife and building direct connections with readers through Bluesky.